Pre-Crash Application for Multiple Target Situations

In this paper a system model for an extended crash area is developed, which takes the maximum possible maneuvers and a reaction time of the driver into account simultaneously. The driver reaction time includes the current state of the steering wheel and the time needed to change from the throttle to the braking pedal. Advanced detection of crashes gives the opportunity to improve safety and to reduce serious consequences of the passengers. With decreasing driver reaction time the safety gain based on actuators can be improved. This concept finally offers a crash detection with an extended reaction time for the actuator.